Second bike?

[erkishhorde]

There's a guy in my apartment complex that has 3 bikes. I see him come out and turn them all on at the same time and just sit in the parking lot with them. I asked him what he does with them all and he said he used them all daily and evenly but I've never seen any of them move. 

I don't have the money now but I've been thinking about what I would want a second bike for. I'm on a maintenance streak with my old monster so I'm starting to worry a bit if he's gonna give out on me. I'm also wishing I had a 2nd bike for when the monster goes down but I'm not sure what I would use it for other than as a backup. I'd like to keep using the monster as my daily but I can't ride it in heavy rain (engine floods  ) so I'd also use a secondary bike for winter/ rain riding.

So what are your other bikes used for? I guess dirt would land in the other category but I'm mostly looking at street legal bikes.

[Got Duc]

My second is a DRZ 400 

[wbeck257]

Lets go with the tagged bikes in my garage:

`06 Monster -- whenever, where-ever.
`72 R5 -- vintage two stroke. you can't really say no to that.
`74 MT125 -- vintage two stroke, learning bike for the girlfriend and any friends who want to ride
`76 GL1000 Goldwing -- grocery getter. work hog.

This doesn't include the dirtbikes. And guess what -- I'm always looking for something else. I'd like a more daily driver than the monster that is more reliable than the goldwing. Thinking maybe a VFR or something. If the GF gets ready to step up onto the street maybe a Ninja 250, or a SV or something. Ninja 250 I could race... hmmm. I don't have a big nasty cruiser, but that could always change.

I can never have enough bikes. And I really stopped needing a justification, or purpose (as my girlfriend calls it). I just get them when I want / afford them. Hey, she has more shoes than days of the week -- my thing is bikes.

[FatguyRacer]

I'd like to get another ST that doesnt have short maintance cycles like my ST4s. Something like a clean low mileage BMW RT would be perfect for the moto marshalling of bicycle races that I do. Then I could sell the ST4s and get a 1098.

[the_Journeyman]

Get a dual-sport, either a DRZ-400S w/ a back up set of street rims for hooligan action when need be or find a nice DR650 or XR650L for adventure duties etc.

JM

[Triple J]

The MTS is my primary bike...the 848 is my second bike.

It is primarily a track toy for me, but either my wife or I ride it on nice days also. I planned on riding it more on the street, but it sucks in most public road situations compared to the MTS. 

[El Matador]

Monster is for the street, 996 is for the track. Hurricane is for fun.

I've been itching to get me a ST3 or some other sport tourer, and also a 600 for the track.... Aaargh.

[DesmoDiva]

I try to use my two bike evenly.  Doesn't really work out that way.

I ride the ST about 70% of the time and the 749 the other 30%.

This will change when the 749 starts going to the track next summer.   

[KnightofNi]

i have 2 bikes and use them exclusively. generally this is because when one is working the other breaks.


i love the dualsport(xr650l) for when it snows or rains, but it's not great for distance or even commuting in the cold. the stator doesn't put out enough juice to keep my gear heated and the abttery charged so i am constantly trying to find the fine line between warm enough and killing the battery. however, it will run with a dead battery so i won't be completely stranded unless i shut off the bike.


i would liekt o get a sport tourer (sprint st is the main one right now)

[Scottish]

I wouldn't mind having a big Beemer, use as a ADV/touring bike, and a full on dirt bike again... I miss being able to jump, on the Monster there is only one place I can do that on my commute.

[wbeck257]

I miss being able to jump, on the Monster there is only one place I can do that on my commute.

You just aren't trying hard enough.

[metallimonster]

Dodge Tomahawk

[akmnstr]

My second is a BMW F650 which I purchase to do gravel road/tarmac/MC camping.  It has turned out to be a fine commuter as well.  It saves wear and tear on the monster and gets about 50 mpg.  Riding her is about as thrilling as a kiss from your sister, but I do enjoy her on gravel.   

[KnightofNi]

My second is a BMW F650 which I purchase to do gravel road/tarmac/MC camping.  It has turn out to be a fine commuter as well.  It saves wear and tear on the monster and gets about 50 mpg.  Riding her is about as thrilling as a kiss from your sister, but I do enjoy her on gravel.   

i disagree. i had more fun kissing my sister.

[MrFryMoto]

my second (and 3rd) are ongoing project bikes....

1977 CB750 which is (slowly) being turned into a cafe racer
1970 Trail 90... basketcase that i have all but given up on